Manager - Third Party Risk Management

Tprm Manager

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Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The TPRM Manager will lead the overall governance related to onboarding third-party vendors, monitoring their performance and compliance, tracking issues, and managing their termination. This role also involves supervising and leading a team of associates who are responsible for these day-to-day operations. This position entails building strong working relationships with Risk Groups, the Legal Department, Vendor Service Owners (VSOs), Sourcing, and other internal risk management and assurance partners. Reporting to the Third-Party Risk Senior Manager in Enterprise Risk Management, the TPRM Manager may also collaborate with other teams on specific projects.

• Identify, measure, and report operational and Third-Party Risk Management risks
• Support management of third-party risk onboarding and due diligence by ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed
• Supervise a team of associates responsible for day-to-day operations related to vendor onboarding, due diligence, contract management, ongoing monitoring, and terminations.
• Support Vendor Service Owners with due diligence documentation and evaluation of third-party relationships.
• Execute issue management end-to-end activities (issue identification, prioritization, assignment, remediation, closure) for matters pertaining to third parties
• Ensure adequate, appropriate, and current third-party risk documentation is maintained in the Third-Party Risk Management Software System
• Leverage the Third-Party Risk Management Software System as the system of record and as a reporting tool to analyze vendors for risk analysis
• Consult with business leaders to effectively manage change when required
• Provide risk oversight for process improvement projects, as needed.
• Liaise with senior management and Third-Party Risk Management stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee ongoing monitoring activities in alignment with TPRM policy.
• Provide subject matter expertise on various components of Third-Party Risk Management.
• Assist in developing and facilitating training materials for the Third-Party Risk Management program.
• Collaborate with other risk functions to support and advise in the development and implementation of risk mitigation controls.
• Conduct quality control reviews on data and submissions by stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and documenting procedures for departmental processes.
• Maintain policies and governance documents related to the Third-Party Risk Management program.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of inter-dependent risk and related program policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Prepare reports and communicate risk findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Review contracts to ensure inclusion of required terms and conditions.
• Work with management and stakeholders to ensure proper vendor termination procedures are in place and enforced.
• Continuously refine the Third-Party Risk Management Program in response to emerging trends and evolving industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience And Educational Requirements

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in third party risk or other applicable role. Prior experience in Third Party Risk Management, Procurement, or managing supplier relationships preferred. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience in coding or programming is a plus.

Minimum Skill, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

Physical And Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Salary Range

This salary range reflects a national average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies : AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation